Malta Travel Costs & Things to Do

Stay

days

Pace

Relaxed

Safety

/ 5

Popularity

/ 10

OVERVIEW

Malta is a small Mediterranean island with walled cities, ancient temples and dense urban development concentrated around several harbours. Rural villages and rocky coastlines remain visible beyond the main metropolitan area. The transition between island interior and harbour is visible across the destination, especially away from its best known centre. Across the wider area, harbour remains closely connected with temples, rather than forming an isolated visitor zone.

Architecture and history are exceptionally concentrated, while swimming and coastal walks provide a lighter counterpoint. Traffic can be heavy, making careful base selection useful. Routes through coast lead naturally towards villages, so the experience changes without requiring long transfers. Routes through coast lead naturally towards temples, so the experience changes without requiring long transfers.

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THINGS TO DO

Dive at Malta’s principal sites

Dive around Malta’s principal dive sites with an operator suited to your certification and experience. Visibility, currents and access change with conditions, and particular sightings are never guaranteed.

Diving

Half day

Admire Megalithic Temples

Look closely at Megalithic Temples for a concrete introduction to Malta’s built character. Notice the materials, street setting and later changes as well as the main façade. Choose it only if it fits your base and route.

Architecture

1–3 hours

Trace local history at Mdina

Use Mdina to understand a specific part of Malta’s past rather than viewing it without context. Allow time for interpretation, not only the most photographed exterior. Choose it only if it fits your base and route.

History

2–4 hours

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Languages

Maltese · English

Currency

Euro · EUR

Payments

Cards accepted

Tipping